We traveled to Yili (Yining) where we had the honor or staying with Abdulwahab's family. What a terrific way to experience the culture, food and hospitality of the Uygher people! His mother cooked a fabulous lunch for us despite the fact that it was Ramadan, and we broke fast with a huge feast along with his extended family. They were the most kind, genuine, gentle people. The food in Yili needs to be mentioned here: I have never had better ice cream in my life, and my travel mate ate a cumin barbequed fish that she said was the possibly the best fish she'd ever tasted!!!
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These are Uigurs who have been moved there as a tourist attraction. if you want to see real Uigur life go to other parts of town, there are still some untouched areas left.